Help with Congressman and/or Senator

[MangAntipolo 3]

Hi guys! I'm the petitioner and I live in Daly City, CA. Just wanna ask who or where can I find a congressman and/or senator (though I much prefer a senator) that could help me with my husband's F2A visa application. I received the NOA2 approval last Aug. 29 and still up to now NVC doesn't have our case. I know it's still early to ask help but just incase 8 weeks had pass and still no reply from NVC atleast I have the documents etc. to be sent out to that congressman and/or senator. Thanks! Your reply is very much appreciated.

[kutko 1]

http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

though, I think u r being well ahead of the game...its only 2 weeks since your NOA2. relax. My opinion - I wouldnt contact anyone if its just two weeks. The i130 is probably in NVC in a big pile in a box waiting for someone to pick it up and process. Good luck.

[JRF 117]

Having recently gone through this (and living in CA) I might be able to help. I called Diane Feinstein's office and was told (this was about 6 weeks ago) they are not taking any more requests for assistance - overloaded. So, you can try Barbara Boxer's office. You are more likely to get quicker action from your congressional representative, however.

Suggest you call USCIS and speak to a tier 2 IO. The CR that takes your call will tell you to wait 8 weeks. Ask to speak to a tier 2 IO. You need to find out where your file is located; you may have to be persistent but they can access this information.

Once you've figured out where your file is located and if it is in the LA office you can schedule an Infopass Appointment. No sense going to the office without an appointment, they will turn you away. Once there explain the circumstances and all the calls you've made to track down your file.

You should have copies of your NOA2 when you call USCIS and when you go for your appointment. Take good notes during each encounter.

Different visas seem to take differing amounts of time to travel to NVC. Our visa (CR-1) took from May 29 to August 6 but that was only after I made a dozen calls, visited the LA office (I tracked down our file to that office), and sent an email to USCIS. It was the latter that did the trick - after being in a black hole for two months our file was sent to NVC within 24 hours of that email - sent to NVC on a Friday and received on a Tuesday. Funny how that works...

Agree you need to wait a little longer but be prepared to work the phones, etc. in another couple of weeks if it hasn't shown up at NVC.

Edited September 12, 2013 by JRF

[SarahT 0]

Hello dear, I live in CA too particularly in San Diego. For general instructions: find your region congress man/woman they should have websites where you can find a release form to fill out. Then you'll need to fax this form along with your story (a brief story telling why you think they should help you speed up the process). One of their staff officer will review it and contact you within probably two to three weeks.

From my personal experience, I would say its not worth it. A senator's voice can be very helpful in the USCIS level but not in NVC. I contacted Barbara Boxer, I called her office two weeks later the secretary advised me to send my inquiry to my regional senator, Susan Davis, since they have sooooooooo many cases to be reviewed at Boxer's office in Oakland. I did contact senator Susan Davis and based on the extreme emergency my husband is in they accepted my request for help. I received a call from the senator's office, the guy was so nice told me exactly when my case arrived at the NVC and said its going to take two weeks to be in the system then he would call them again to make sure they process the case expeditiously. I was extremely happy and thought everything would be great!!!!! The guy called NVC again asked for expedite the request was sent to US embassy, and they refused it by the way I provided many proofs and threat letters + Santor's request (But the truth is WHO CARES) nobody cares especially embassies! The NVC representative was so sorry for me though

I would say try! it won't hurt you. Good luck.

Edited September 12, 2013 by SarahT

[MangAntipolo 3]

Having recently gone through this (and living in CA) I might be able to help. I called Diane Feinstein's office and was told (this was about 6 weeks ago) they are not taking any more requests for assistance - overloaded. So, you can try Barbara Boxer's office. You are more likely to get quicker action from your congressional representative, however.

Suggest you call USCIS and speak to a tier 2 IO. The CR that takes your call will tell you to wait 8 weeks. Ask to speak to a tier 2 IO. You need to find out where your file is located; you may have to be persistent but they can access this information.

Once you've figured out where your file is located and if it is in the LA office you can schedule an Infopass Appointment. No sense going to the office without an appointment, they will turn you away. Once there explain the circumstances and all the calls you've made to track down your file.

You should have copies of your NOA2 when you call USCIS and when you go for your appointment. Take good notes during each encounter.

Different visas seem to take differing amounts of time to travel to NVC. Our visa (CR-1) took from May 29 to August 6 but that was only after I made a dozen calls, visited the LA office (I tracked down our file to that office), and sent an email to USCIS. It was the latter that did the trick - after being in a black hole for two months our file was sent to NVC within 24 hours of that email - sent to NVC on a Friday and received on a Tuesday. Funny how that works...

Agree you need to wait a little longer but be prepared to work the phones, etc. in another couple of weeks if it hasn't shown up at NVC.

Thank you so much for your reply. But I live 8 hrs drive away from LA. I'm here in North Cali near San Francisco. Will take your advise after 2 more weeks. Hope NVC receives our case by then.

[MangAntipolo 3]

Hello dear, I live in CA too particularly in San Diego. For general instructions: find your region congress man/woman they should have websites where you can find a release form to fill out. Then you'll need to fax this form along with your story (a brief story telling why you think they should help you speed up the process). One of their staff officer will review it and contact you within probably two to three weeks.

From my personal experience, I would say its not worth it. A senator's voice can be very helpful in the USCIS level but not in NVC. I contacted Barbara Boxer, I called her office two weeks later the secretary advised me to send my inquiry to my regional senator, Susan Davis, since they have sooooooooo many cases to be reviewed at Boxer's office in Oakland. I did contact senator Susan Davis and based on the extreme emergency my husband is in they accepted my request for help. I received a call from the senator's office, the guy was so nice told me exactly when my case arrived at the NVC and said its going to take two weeks to be in the system then he would call them again to make sure they process the case expeditiously. I was extremely happy and thought everything would be great!!!!! The guy called NVC again asked for expedite the request was sent to US embassy, and they refused it by the way I provided many proofs and threat letters + Santor's request (But the truth is WHO CARES) nobody cares especially embassies! The NVC representative was so sorry for me though

I would say try! it won't hurt you. Good luck.

Aww that's just too bad. Well atleast you are a step closer. I mean atleast NVC already has your case. I live near San Francisco though. Will try to contact a congressman or senator office in 2 weeks more if NVC still doesn't have my husband's case. Best wishes to your hubby's visa application. Edited September 12, 2013 by MangAntipolo

[MangAntipolo 3]

http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

though, I think u r being well ahead of the game...its only 2 weeks since your NOA2. relax. My opinion - I wouldnt contact anyone if its just two weeks. The i130 is probably in NVC in a big pile in a box waiting for someone to pick it up and process. Good luck.

Thank you for the link. Yes I know it's still too early to ask for help. I just wanna prepare in advance just incase a month had pass and still no info from NVC.

[SarahT 0]

Aww that's just too bad. Well atleast you are a step closer. I mean atleast NVC already has your case. I live near San Francisco though. Will try to contact a congressman or senator office in 2 weeks more if NVC still doesn't have my husband's case. Best wishes to your hubby's visa application.

Thank you so much and I wish you the same

[JRF 117]

Thank you so much for your reply. But I live 8 hrs drive away from LA. I'm here in North Cali near San Francisco. Will take your advise after 2 more weeks. Hope NVC receives our case by then.

Sorry...I saw Daly City (I used to live in Hayes Valley) and read Culver City in LA County. Keep after it and good luck!

[happywife_08 8]

Hi guys! I'm the petitioner and I live in Daly City, CA. Just wanna ask who or where can I find a congressman and/or senator (though I much prefer a senator) that could help me with my husband's F2A visa application. I received the NOA2 approval last Aug. 29 and still up to now NVC doesn't have our case. I know it's still early to ask help but just incase 8 weeks had pass and still no reply from NVC atleast I have the documents etc. to be sent out to that congressman and/or senator. Thanks! Your reply is very much appreciated.

my noa2 is 15 aug ... havent received by nvc yet ... we just need to wait...

[Just_Me00 15]

If you would like to contact your Senator, here is the information for the California Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=CA

Good luck!

[bing31ph 1]

my noa2 is 15 aug ... havent received by nvc yet ... we just need to wait...

that's too much of a delay already. refer to my timeline, i got my case number after one month from noa2 but this time, just for nvc to receive cases, it takes all of one month? you're right, more patience is needed.

[MangAntipolo 3]

If you would like to contact your Senator, here is the information for the California Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=CA

Good luck!

Thank you!!

[kaevom 0]

that's too much of a delay already. refer to my timeline, i got my case number after one month from noa2 but this time, just for nvc to receive cases, it takes all of one month? you're right, more patience is needed.

Hi Bing31ph,

When NVC received your Case did they send you a letter or email or you call them?

[stevie b 141]

Thank you so much for your reply. But I live 8 hrs drive away from LA. I'm here in North Cali near San Francisco. Will take your advise after 2 more weeks. Hope NVC receives our case by then.

an f2a will stay and process at nbc .. if I am wrong I hope someone will chime in

if by any chance it went to a local office it is at san Francisco not los angeles

either way you have no recourse unless you have hit the 8 weeks OR you find the actual file somewhere else